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We are one of the oldest synagogues in New Jersey, founded on October 22, 1871 in Hoboken, and presently located in the Borough of Leonia. ✡
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Friday, March 29, 2013

Telling the Story of Passover

There are many ways to fulfill the commandment to tell the story of the exodus from Egypt, as we do during the Passover Seder. We typically, and traditionally, tell the story in words, but here are two alternatives. This first uses clips from a television miniseries and music by Vangelis:And the second example is one we shared last year, and is well worth repeating, an amazing, artistic shadow play by the Hungarian performance group, Attraction Black Light Theatre:As we prepare to celebrate Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach, the sabbath that falls during the week-long celebration of Passover, we wish you a Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom!